There’s good news coming out of MIT this week. In an article on Medical Xpress, new findings are coming out using CRISPR, a tool that is known for its ability…
Filipa Vance, a woman who was diagnosed with osteosarcoma when she was 15, now celebrates 30 years of living post-diagnosis. Filipa is now cancer-free, but lives with many of the…
Researchers from the University of Illinois have been studying the effects of endocannabinoids (a type of molecule that occurs naturally in the body) on cancer. So far, the researchers have…
According to a story from cancer.nautil.us, some cancer researchers are beginning to look at the animal kingdom in order to find new answers for finding what it takes to beat…
Dogs make great pets and companions. They’re often loving and obedient. But could dogs also be the key to curing some forms of cancer? When many people think of dogs…
How far would you go to stop cancer? Not metaphorically. Literally. Caryn Lubetsky has an answer. It’s the distance between Key Largo and Key west. Caryn Lubetsky is an attorney,…
Researchers from Case Western Reserve University accomplished a groundbreaking medical triumph. In partnership with six other institutions, the team inhibited cancer cells from spreading to different parts of the body.…
According to a story from Newsday, a young girl with osteosarcoma named Amelia Eldred had a portion of her left leg amputated, the central section of the leg removed, and…
On April 8th in Mystic Connecticut there was a special event. Over one hundred women, men, and children gathered in the Mystic ballroom to have their heads shaved! But why…
Many teenagers live as if they consider themselves nearly immortal, more concerned with navigating social circles than staying alive. Frightening as that actually can be, it’s a far step from…
According to an article from Khon2, locals on Honolulu Island in Hawaii are starting to raise concerns after the children of three firefighters from the Waipahu Fire Station were diagnosed…
Sports Illustrated’s swimsuit issue makes a splash every season it comes out. Historically, this has not always been for the most empowering reasons. This years issue, however, features at least…
11-year-old Nolan Cyr is not like anyone else his age. When facing round after round of chemo in the hospital to fight his cancer, it wasn't himself he was thinking…
According to a recent article from indiatoday, a new study has revealed information about how osteosarcoma and other cancer cells manage to survive in the body. The new research suggests…
In celebration of her final 18th round of chemo, a brave 12-year-old girl was given a guard of honor march along the halls of the hospital. Her name is Alice…
Layne Rodgers is a longtime Astros fan. When he went to the World Series to see his favorite team, he had no way of predicting what would happen next. Just…
Abi Galatia suffers from stage three osteosarcoma, a very rare and very deadly form of bone cancer. The weird part is, she dreamed that she would get the disease for…
It all started when 12-year-old Mia Trease started having knee pains during a summer of softball. The phone call with the bad news couldn't have come at a worse time.…
Sean Dixon had his dreams of becoming a cop come true when the Suffolk County Police Headquarters made him a detective for the day, but after two years of battling…
Residents of Omaha ran together during a 5K and 1K run to raise money for kids with cancer and their families at Lewis and Clark Landing. Hy-Vee and Pinky Swear…
Some doctors make it their life's work to study one disease. Maybe they've been affected or know somebody affected by it, making it a personal endeavor. Dr. Tsz-Kwong (Chris) Man…
Dogs truly are man’s best friend. They share our lives with us, but now unfortunately, they also share our cancers. There have been speculations for a while that there are…
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